1956 Constellation - input from the experts

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I'm mostly a lurker in envy of this community but hoping to dip my toe into the vintage world. Specifically, a 1956 pie pan consteallation. Long story short, it's my late fathers birth year and as I started to dive into the vintage world I came across the early 50's connies and was drawn to them, add in the beauty of the pie pan design and my fathers well known family famous apple pie and it seems like I have a perfect first vintage watch.

With the back story, I've been on a hunt and not with much success. I've come across an option that I wanted to get feedback on... link to pics:
I've verified serial info, stars haven't been polished away. I'm good with the patina even with some mild spotting.

My novice concerns are around the length on the hands and the mis match of the front of the case/lugs etc.. with the back.

Overall thoughts on condition, authenticity and accuracy would be welcome.

Cheers!
 
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Those blistered dials are pretty common, but I don't think I would buy one, regardless of the condition of the rest of the watch.
 
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Those blistered dials are pretty common, but I don't think I would buy one, regardless of the condition of the rest of the watch.
It's a hesitation of mine as well. Is it an asthetic view from you or more concern of longevity due to the underlying cause (moisture etc..)?
 
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Is it an asthetic view from you or more concern of longevity due to the underlying cause (moisture etc..)?
Well, it’s certainly not going to get any better over time.
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It's a hesitation of mine as well. Is it an asthetic view from you or more concern of longevity due to the underlying cause (moisture etc..)?
Both, I guess. For me, the blisters are enough to fall into the damage category instead of patina, and I don't really like the way they look, although I do understand that they don't look too bad from a distance. I also suspect that you might see some flaking of the lacquer over time, but since I don't buy generally watches like that, I don't really have firsthand experience.
 
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With patience you will find better examples. Don’t settle.
 
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The "mismatch" you speak of is because this is a gold-capped case with layer of gold over steel- which is quite common on these watches. Solid gold will bring much higher price of course. All steel cases are generally preferred by collectors over gold-capped, all depending on condition.
View the vintage constellation thread here for a wide variety of examples which will help hone your eye for good ones. Good luck in the hunt- take more time to research before buying you will be much happier with your choice.